Pocket Watch Database

From the American Horology Archive:
Elgin Grade 147 Pocket Watch

Elgin National Watch Co.

Grade: 147

Elgin Nat'l Watch Co.

Manufacturer: Elgin Question Mark
Manufacturer Location: Elgin, Illinois Question Mark
Movement Serial Number: 6101140 Question Mark
Grade: 147 Question Mark
Variation: Elgin Nat'l Watch Co. Question Mark
Model: 5 Question Mark
Class: 9 Question Mark
Estimated Production Year: 1896 Question Mark
Run Quantity: 2,000 Question Mark
Grade/Model Run: 2 of 4 Question Mark
Grade/Model Total Production: 6,000 Question Mark
Variant Est. Production: 2,000 (18S-M5-17J-OGP-AT-ELGIN NAT'L WATCH CO.) Question Mark
Size: 18s Question Mark
Jewels: 17j Question Mark
Jewel Setting: Screw-Set Question Mark
Movement Configuration: Openface Question Mark
Movement Finish: Gilt Question Mark
Movement Setting: Pendant Question Mark
Plate: Full Plate Question Mark
Barrel: Going Question Mark
Train: Quick Question Mark
Regulator: Moseley Question Mark
Hairspring: Breguet Question Mark
Standard Dial Type: Single-Sunk Question Mark
Adjusted: Yes Question Mark
Adjusted to Temperature: Yes Question Mark
Railroad Grade: No Question Mark
U.S. Patents: 77078, 347272, 345619 Question Mark
Case: Various Question Mark
Run ID: 2386.147G2.18S1361.185M366.O472.P728.17J63 Question Mark
Data Research: 1896 Elgin Serial List
1904 Elgin Serial List
1915 Elgin Serial List
1927/1950 Elgin Serial List
Question Mark
Database Version: v52.452 Question Mark
Advanced Metrics
PWDB Absolute Rarity Index:
Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
18.06 Question Mark
PWDB Relative Rarity Index:
Rarity within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
6.92 Question Mark
Share of Production:
Share within Manufacturer - Scoped for Grade/Size/Model/Configuration
0.012% Question Mark
Registry Population:
Scoped for This Run Only
13 (0.65%) Question Mark

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Verification Reports for this Run

The following reports have been graciously submitted by dedicated members in reference to this production run. These reports are useful to verify data and track inaccuracies that require further research. Please note that reports may contain inaccurate information or assumptions that must be dilligently considered with other available sources.


Anonymous · August 9, 2024

Serial Number 6100018 was reported as accurate.

dfurtado 122 · January 15, 2022

Serial Number 6101259 was reported as accurate.

stantiques 5 · May 27, 2021

Serial Number 6100360 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: the grade is incorrect. The correct grade is GM
Wheeler.
Curator Response: Thanks for the report. If possible, please upload an image of the movement to your collection for further evaluation and documentation.

Anonymous · December 17, 2017

Serial Number 6101334 was reported as accurate.

moustache 2 · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 6100170 was reported as accurate.

moustache 2 · August 3, 2016

Serial Number 6100170 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.

moustache 2 · July 19, 2016

Serial Number 6100170 was reported as accurate.

Anonymous · June 29, 2015

Serial Number 6101835 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: The watch has stamped 17 jewel on the main spring
cover. I also believe it is Railroad grade.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · March 13, 2015

Serial Number 6101572 was reported as inaccurate.

No further details were submitted with the report.
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

cmdraven 4083 · January 29, 2015

Serial Number 6100944 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · December 31, 2013

Serial Number 6100182 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: My watch has 17 jewels
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · April 4, 2013

Serial Number 6100765 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: mine is 17 jewels - everything else seems correct
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 7, 2012

Serial Number 6100834 was reported as inaccurate.

Note: Barrel bridge marked 17 JEWELS
Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · November 3, 2012

Serial Number 6100834 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 6101298 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j

Anonymous · October 23, 2012

Serial Number 6101698 was reported as accurate.

Changes since this report was submitted:
Jewels changed from 15j to 17j
Elgin Grade 147 Pocket Watch